Black Girl, Black Girl

Ages 3 to 7, Grades P to 3

A new inspiring picture book from the authors of Black Boy, Black Boy about self-esteem for African American girls, drawing on the history of the role models that came before them.

Dear Girl, Black Girl, rise up, it’s timeIt’s a new day and a chance to shine.Shine like the moon, you’re one of a kindRadiant and fierce, a brilliant young mindA mind filled with wonder, creativity and dreamsShape your own history like these amazing queensFrom Kamala Harris to Wilma Rudolph and from Rosa Parks to Miriam Mekaba, this is an uplifting and beautiful introduction to the strong women who have touched our history.

About the Author

ALI BIKO SULAIMAN KAMANDA is an award-winning filmmaker and social entrepreneur from Sierra Leone, West Africa. He runs BIKO Studios, a cross-cultural film production company and is the President of Salone Rising, a not-for-profit organization that provides micro-financing and mentoring resources to small business owners in rural Sierra Leone.JORGE REDMOND currently works in the Buncombe County District Attorney’s office as an Assistant District Attorney, and as an adjunct professor in South College’s Legal Department.